BMW X5 (2000 – 2003) vs Mercedes-Benz M-Klasse AMG (1999 – 2002): specs compared
The Mercedes-Benz M-Klasse AMG is the more powerful of the two, with up to 347 hp against 340 hp. The BMW X5 is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.5 s against 6.9 s. It has the higher top speed: 240 km/h against 235 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 9.7 L/100 km against 14.3 L/100 km.
| Specification |
BMW
X5
2000 – 2003
|
Mercedes-Benz
M-Klasse AMG
1999 – 2002
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 2000 – 2003 | 1999 – 2002 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 4 | 1 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | AWD | AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 184 – 340 hp | 347 hp |
| Torque | 300 – 480 Nm | 510 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.5 – 10.5 s | 6.9 s |
| Top speed | 200 – 240 km/h | 235 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 9.7 – 14.9 L/100 km | 14.3 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,666 mm | 4,636 mm |
| Width | 1,872 mm | 1,895 mm |
| Height | 1,715 mm | 1,803 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,819 mm | 2,819 mm |
| Curb weight | 2,070 – 2,180 kg | 2,060 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.

